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- India-China dispute: India hands over soldier who crossed border
The PLA soldier was apprehended by India after he strayed across their contested border on Monday.
BBC News. Wed, 21 Oct 2020 03:21:22 GMT. - India Returns Captured China Soldier in Sign of Easing Tensions
After months of tension that turned violent at times, the release signaled a respite in a dispute that has led to a buildup of forces along the disputed mountainous border.
Steven Lee Myers. New York Times. Wed, 21 Oct 2020 01:35:24 +0000. - Killer asylum seeker can STAY in Britain
The Sri Lankan killer, who can only be identified by the initials GR, successfully brought a legal challenge under Article 3 of the Human Rights Act, which ministers are poised to restrict.
Daily Mail. Tue, 20 Oct 2020 23:23:40 +0100. - China asks India to honour pledge, return apprehended soldier
An Indian army statement said the soldier, Corporal Wang Ya Long, was apprehended inside Indian-administered Ladakh.
Al Jazeera. Tue, 20 Oct 2020 08:22:12 +0000. - Coronavirus: 'India must cut pollution to avoid Covid disaster'
New studies show an association between severe pollution and a spike in Covid-19 cases and deaths.
BBC News. Mon, 19 Oct 2020 23:35:09 GMT. - 'Very willing substitute': Sydney ready to step in to save India tour
With the Queensland government hesitating on letting the Indian squad quarantine in Brisbane next month, Sydney is ready to swoop to secure six limited-overs matches.
Chris Barrett. Sydney Morning Herald. Mon, 19 Oct 2020 19:45:00 +1100. - France Begins COVID Curfew as Cases Climb Worldwide
US registers 8 million coronavirus infections, India - 7.4 million, as global cases approach 40 million.
Voice of America. Sat, 17 Oct 2020 07:29:16 -0400. - Amid tensions with China, India warns Amazon, Flipkart over country of origin rule
The Indian government has warned Amazon.com's local unit and Walmart's Flipkart that sellers on their platforms are not complying with a rule requiring that a product's country of origin be specified. ...
Yahoo. Sat, 17 Oct 2020 04:54:28 -0400. - Aeroflot plans to resume flights to Belgrade, Tokyo
Aeroflot is also increasing the frequency of flights to Belarus, the Maldives and Switzerland
Tass. Thu, 15 Oct 2020 13:30:17 +0300. - Indian Cinema Halls Reopen On Friday: A List Of Bollywood And Hollywood Films Releasing Oct 16
As theaters re-open in India on October 15, cinephiles will get to watch only old movies for the time. Here is a list of films re-releasing in Indian theaters.
By Sweta Kaushal, Contributor. Forbes. Wed, 14 Oct 2020 15:47:53 -0400. - Lives Lost: Indian doctor embodied his family's dreams
NEW DELHI (AP) - To his family, Joginder Chaudhary was the star son. The 27-year-old was a doctor, the first from their tiny village in central India. He was the eldest son, counted on to send money back to support his parents. ...
Rishabh R. Jain. Washington Times. Wed, 14 Oct 2020 00:27:39 -0400. - Bangladesh to instate the death penalty in rape cases
Bangladesh's Cabinet on Monday approved an increase in the maximum punishment in rape cases to death from life imprisonment after a series of recent sexual assaults triggered protests on streets and in social media.
Fox News. Tue, 13 Oct 2020 12:24:43 GMT. - Bangladesh approves death penalty for rape following days of protests
Bangladesh's Cabinet has approved an increase in the maximum punishment in rape cases to death from life imprisonment after a series of recent sexual assaults triggered protests
Via Ap News Wire. The Independent. Mon, 12 Oct 2020 14:37:57 GMT. - Rapists will now face the death penalty in Bangladesh
Bangladesh has approved the death penalty for rape cases after a recent spate of sexual assaults triggered protests.
Sky News. Mon, 12 Oct 2020 13:28:00 +0100. - Covid 19 coronavirus: Global infections surge - a million new cases in three days
The global pandemic is far from over, with a whopping one million cases recorded in just three days.France, Russia, Nepal and a handful of states in the US are behind the massive spike in cases.While the US is still the ...
New Zealand Herald. Mon, 12 Oct 2020 12:47:44 +1200. - Bangladesh to receive Wasp UASs
Bangladesh is set to field the AeroVironment RQ-12B All Environment (AE) Wasp small unmanned aircraft system (SUAS), with a sources sought notification issued by the ...
Janes 360. Fri, 09 Oct 2020 11:02:21 Z. - Asia Today: Sri Lanka orders closures to contain virus
COLOMBO, Sri Lanka (AP) - Sri Lankan health authorities were working Friday to contain a growing cluster of new coronavirus infections, ordering the closure of bars, restaurants, casinos, nightclubs and spas. ...
Washington Times. Fri, 09 Oct 2020 00:48:53 -0400. - Telecom Stock Roundup: Ericsson, Nokia Extend 5G Commercial Deals & More
While Ericsson (ERIC) strengthens its long-term partnership with Bharti Airtel in India with 111 commercial 5G contracts in its kitty, Nokia (NOK) has 100 5G contracts with carriers across the globe.
Supriyo Bose. Zacks. Thu, 08 Oct 2020 13:54:00 GMT. - US Secretary of State Pompeo Holds Talks With Asia-Pacific Counterparts in Tokyo
'Quad' members US, Australia, India and host Japan meet to shore up regional counterweight to China.
Voice of America. Tue, 06 Oct 2020 03:18:38 -0400. - United Airlines Plans to Increase Service on More Than 40 Caribbean and Mexican Beach Routes in November
Begins 11 new routes between Florida and Boston, Cleveland and New York/LaGuardia - Announces start dates and ticket availability for new nonstop service to Bangalore, New Delhi and Johannesburg.
Travel Industry Wire. 2020-10-05 16:27:08 EST.
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Facts About South Asian States
The nations of South Asia include the populous countries of India and
Bangladesh as well as Bhutan, Maldives, Nepal, and Sri Lanka.
More news and information about selected South Asian nations
is available at the official government websites listed below.
The Republic of India's capital city is New Delhi, and its currency is the Indian Rupee. Hindi and English are the primary languages used in India, and in 2020, India's estimated population was 1,380,004,385.
The People's Republic of Bangladesh's capital city is Dhaka, and its currency is the Taka. The country's primary language is Bengali, and in 2020, the estimated population of Bangladesh was 164,689,383.
The Kingdom of Bhutan's capital city is Thimbu, and its national currency is the Ngultrum. The Kingdom's primary language is Dzongkha, and in 2020, its estimated population was 771,608.
The Republic of Maldives' capital city is Male, and its national currency is the Rufiyaa. Dhivehi is the primary language of Maldives, and in 2020, the nation's estimated population was 540,544.
The Kingdom of Nepal's capital city is Kathmandu, and its currency is the Nepalese Rupee. Nepal's primary language is Nepali, and in 2020, its estimated population was 29,136,808.
The Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka's capital city is Colombo, and its national currency is the Sri Lankan Rupee. The primary languages of Sri Lanka are Sinhala and Tamil, and in 2020, the country's population was estimated at 21,413,249.